MARCH 21, 2021•STARTRIBUNE.COM
Ten years after, Michael Pineda 2.0 is still a winning versionThe Twins righthander has navigated a bumpy road in the major leagues.
Braves have clear benchmark in Freddie Freeman extension talksThe Atlanta Braves have a number in mind when it comes to extending their superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman. Unless the Atlanta Braves...
MARCH 21, 2021•FANSIDED.COM
Latest on competition for Braves' 5th spotNORTH PORT, Fla. -- While competitive spirit creates some interest in who might first fill the fifth spot in the Braves’ rotation this year,...
MARCH 20, 2021•MLB.COM
Continues racking up K'sAnderson struck out nine over 4.2 innings during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
ImpactHe held Minnesota scoreless through four frames before fading a bit in the fifth, but it was still another dominant outing for the 22-year-old. Anderson has a stunning 18:3 K:BB through 8.2 spring innings as he prepares to build on his impressive rookie campaign.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Team not ruling out early returnAtlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos suggested Friday that Soroka (Achilles) could rejoin the rotation by mid-April, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ImpactSpeaking during the broadcast of Friday's Grapefruit League contest, Anthopoulos noted that Soroka looked good covering first base during his simulated game earlier in the day, and his ability to play defense without issue is one of the final hurdles in his recovery from Achilles surgery. Manager Brian Snitker later indicated that the right-hander hadn't yet hit and run from the batter's box. A late April or early May return to action still seems likely for Soroka, but the team is open to the idea of bringing him back sooner if he proves he's ready.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Rosenthal: Bobby Witt Sr. on Junior's Royals chances; Freeman and Rizzo's extension potential; more notesWhere will Bobby Witt Jr. start the 2021 season? Who's more likely to get an extension, Freddie Freeman or Anthony Rizzo?
MARCH 20, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Twins bats stay mostly silent, falling 4-2 to Atlanta in spring trainingFriday night dropped Minnesota to an 0-5 record vs. the Braves this spring, and was the fifth time in six games that the Twins were held to...
MARCH 20, 2021•STARTRIBUNE.COM
